Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight

Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight rode a Tianlong-2 into space from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Space Pioneer
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Tianlong-2
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 120
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Tianlong-2 | Demo Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-04-02T08:48:15.000Z
    Liftoff
    Tianlong-2 lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Tianlong-2 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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